Ogdensburg International Airport

KOGS / OGS

Ogdensburg, US

Last Updated
May 14, 16:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
16:35Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOGS 141635Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN023 BKN029 OVC070 12/06 A2981 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 297 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,597 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,197 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,297 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ogdensburg International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (297 ft)
Pressure Alt
425 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 136 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OGS
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 76°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOGS

16,268 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.5%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
6%
LIFR
4.3%

Ogdensburg International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 32.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.2%
N
6.4%
S
17.2%
W
10.5%
NE
6.1%
NW
4.5%
SE
0.2%
SW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 1°C
Range: -31°C to 28°C
-31°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

May September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 16,268 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ogdensburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOGS
IATA Code: OGS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 297 ft MSL

Location

City: Ogdensburg
Country: US
Latitude: 44.681900°
Longitude: -75.465500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ogdensburg International Airport

Overview

Ogdensburg International Airport serves the northern New York region, situated near the Canadian border in St. Lawrence County. Located at an elevation of 297 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Ogdensburg area, with international capabilities supporting cross-border operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ogdensburg demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 68.2% of observed periods. The airport experiences temperature ranges from -25°C to 28°C, creating diverse atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully anticipate. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180° with an average speed of 7.5 knots, and calm conditions occur in 35.8% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) constructed with asphalt, extending 5,200 feet in length. Its geographical position near the St. Lawrence River and Canadian border introduces potential wind and visibility dynamics typical of northern latitude airports. The elevation and coordinates (44.681900, -75.465500) place it in a region with potential complex meteorological interactions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 5.2 knots. Pilots should note the highest probability of optimal visual flying conditions during September, October, and December. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring in 2.7% of observations) and minimal fog events (0.4%).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.